Description
Unboxing & Physical Snapshot
- Brand & Model: Emerson MVME61006E-0163R, 6U VME Single Board Computer (SBC)
- Physical Dimensions: 9.2 in H × 0.8 in W × 10.1 in D
- Estimated Shipping Weight: 2.6 lb (packaged with ESD foam and rigid corrugated carton)
- What’s in the Box: VME SBC with integrated anodized heatsink, front panel I/O connectors, factory serial test certificate; PMC mezzanine cards sold separately.
Product Introduction (Structure B: Architecture hook)
This 6U card seats directly into standard VME64x backplane racks and acts as the main real-time processing node for industrial, defense, and aerospace VME-based control systems. It handles VMEbus 2eSST high-speed data transfers while hosting dual PMC expansion sites for custom I/O or communication mezzanine modules.
ECC memory hardware detects and corrects single-bit memory corruption during continuous runtime, a feature critical for unattended long-cycle control operations. (Uncorrected memory errors can trigger silent logic faults that evade basic rack diagnostics.) The large bonded heatsink dissipates processor thermal load without forced airflow in many cabinet configurations.
Core Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Platform Compatibility | VME64x / 2eSST VMEbus rack systems |
| Processor | MPC7457 PowerPC, 1.267 GHz |
| Main Memory | 512 MB DDR ECC SDRAM |
| Nonvolatile Storage | 128 MB soldered flash memory |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PMC mezzanine sites |
| Network Interfaces | Dual 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet |
| VMEbus Interface | Tundra Tsi148, 2eSST protocol |
| Typical Power Draw | 24 W |
| Operating Ambient Temp | 0 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Construction | FR4 PCB, conformal coating, VME edge connectors |
Global Compliance & Industry Certifications
- CE Mark
- UL Recognized 94V-0 PCB material
- FCC Part 15 Class A
- RoHS compliant for qualified production lots
- EN55022 / EN55024 EMC tested
The FCC Class A rating defines electromagnetic emission limits for non-residential industrial and defense cabinets, preventing this processor card from interfering with adjacent sensitive measurement transducers in densely populated VME racks. Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.
Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide
Keep the SBC sealed in its original ESD shielding bag and rigid shipping carton for shelf storage. Static discharge can damage the high-speed processor and memory controllers, producing intermittent bus errors only after rack power-up.
Inspect onboard electrolytic capacitors every 24 months for spare units held longer than three years. Apply slow voltage reforming for assets stored beyond four years; degraded capacitance creates memory read/write failures during thermal transients.
Do not place heavy rack modules or metal inventory on the card’s heatsink. Compressive pressure can shear thermal bonding material, crack PCB traces, or bend the VME edge pins.
Physical Installation Prerequisites
Maintain a minimum of 50 mm vertical clearance above and below the populated VME rack for convection cooling. Reduced airflow raises processor junction temperature and increases bit error rates on the VMEbus and Ethernet ports.
Insert the card fully into the VME slot and engage the front panel ejector handles to seat the edge connector completely. Bond the VME rack chassis to the cabinet instrument earth; floating ground potentials induce common-mode noise on Ethernet and PMC interface signals.
Buyer’s FAQ
Q: What HS tariff code applies to Emerson MVME61006E-0163R for cross-border shipments? A: Primary HS classification falls under 847150 for embedded single-board computing assemblies. Confirm classification with your customs broker before export filings, as rulings vary by destination country and supporting documentation.
Q: What country of origin is marked on MVME61006E-0163R? A: Country of Origin is United States. This marking appears on the board nameplate and must be reproduced on commercial invoices for cross-border compliance audits.
Q: Does MVME61006E-0163R ship with preloaded boot firmware? A: Yes. Factory boot firmware resides in onboard flash. Operating system images and application control software must be loaded after rack integration.
Q: Should I purchase all-risk shipping insurance for this spare VME SBC? A: Yes. Transit shock can damage the heatsink bond or create hidden microcracks in PCB traces; these defects often only manifest after full system boot and bus traffic. All-risk insurance covers full replacement value for handling defects.
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